CON Co-Chief Diversity Officers

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
COLLEGE OF NURSING

Chief Diversity Officer

Subsection: 3.2.9

Section 3.0 - Position Descriptions

Originating Date: February 2023

Responsible Reviewing Agency:

Executive Council

General Position Description

The Chief Diversity Officer provides leadership in assuring a culture of inclusive excellence within the College of Nursing and building and sustaining a learning and working environment with a focus on equity, social and educational determinants of health, and ensuring a healthy future for all Nebraskans and beyond. The Chief Diversity Officer is appointed by the Dean and is a member of the College of Nursing Executive Council. The Chief Diversity Officer is a faculty member with responsibilities to the tripartite mission, in addition to the administrative component of this role. The College of Nursing has adopted a broad definition of diversity, built upon the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s definition and expects all members of the college community to function with respect, humility, and dedication to eliminating health disparities and ensuring equity. While the Chief Diversity Officer provides leadership for this work, the responsibility is shared throughout the college community because this is a shared value of the College of Nursing.

Organizational Relationships

The Chief Diversity Officer reports to the Dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing. This individual collaborates with members of the Executive Council, working closely with associate deans on the tripartite mission, with program directors, and with assistant deans on operationalizing initiatives on each campus and building upon the unique strengths and cultures on each campus. The Chief Diversity Officer consults broadly with faculty, staff, and students, and is an ex officio member of the Dean’s Student Advisory Council and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. As a faculty member, the Chief Diversity Officer participates in the work of the faculty, attends General Faculty Organization and General Staff Organization meetings and other meetings as appropriate, and works closely with staff members, addressing the unique needs and interests of staff in the College of Nursing.

Responsibilities of the Position

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Required Qualifications

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Preferred Qualifications

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